Welcome to Frederic ...
Frederic is located in Crawford County<1>.
The pronunciation of Frederic: freh-duh-REEK<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Frederic, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated ?.
Frederic is 1,210 feet [369 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Frederic lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Frederic is located in the (989) area code.
The ZIP code for Frederic: 49733<4>
Communities Also Named Frederic ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Frederic - they are located in Iowa and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Frederic.
Communities near Frederic ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Frederic.
- Gaylord
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaylord
- Gaylord is located in Otsego County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,665 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gaylord <5>
- Grayling
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grayling
- Grayling is located in Crawford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,845 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grayling <5>
- Mancelona
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mancelona have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mancelona
- Mancelona is located in Antrim County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,375 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mancelona <5>
- Deward ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest) - Waters
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waters have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waters
- Waters is located in Otsego County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waters <5>
- McIntyre Landing
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McIntyre Landing
- McIntyre Landing is located in Crawford County
- Bucks
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east) - Lower Chub Landing ‑ Historic
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Chub Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Chub Landing
- Lower Chub Landing is located in Otsego County
- Angling
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest) - Pearll City
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearll City have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearll City
- Pearll City is located in Otsego County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Frederic. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Frederic.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Frederic. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Frederic.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Frederic. See our Newspapers Page for Frederic.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Frederic ...
Looking for more information about Frederic? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Frederic, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Frederic.
Adding Frederic to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Frederic in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Frederic was on a map titled Road Map for Michigan (from Shell Oil, 1956).
We also found Frederic in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Frederic.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Frederic. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Crawford County: www.crawfordco.org/
The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Michigan's counties, including Crawford, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Frederic. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Frederic - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Frederic). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Frederic or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |